Konami Gaming’s Caroline Byne named one of the “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40”

Casino games and technology manufacturer Konami Gaming congratulated its Director of Business Development Caroline Byne for being chosen as one of this year’s “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40”.

Byne was named one of the gaming industry’s "most significantly impactful professionals under the age of 40" by Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group (TIG).

The company noted that Byne’s dedication to the industry spans more than 12 years of relations with casino operators, regulators, and partners "to help deliver top entertainment and technology to market." For nearly five years, she has served Konami’s casino customers in the United States eastern region and was promoted to Director of Business Development in the summer of this year.  

“Caroline Byne has demonstrated success in advancing the gaming floor through strong market knowledge, product strategy, service commitment, and tried and true industry practices,” said Tom Jingoli, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Konami Gaming.

“In the past 12 years, her leadership in the gaming industry has had a positive influence on operators across the nation and reaching areas around the globe through her work with top premiere cruise lines.” 

Byne joined Konami Gaming in 2019 as Senior Account Executive, advancing to become Director of Business Development in 2023. Her gaming career spans "several of the industry’s most recognized game developers," serving diverse and emerging market sectors.

The Las Vegas-based company noted that Caroline Byne will be honored during the 2023 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas on October 12, 2023. Konami further stated that with an industry track record spanning more than a dozen years and a variety of sectors, Caroline Byne brings "a depth of expertise" to her role as Director of Business Development at the firm.

In her current position, she is responsible for the strategic development, execution, and maintenance of casino customer relations in order to grow the company’s market reach and influence. Caroline Byne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from University of Nevada, Reno. She volunteers as an active member of Global Gaming Women and the Junior League of Ft. Lauderdale.